Overview
LYNNVILLE WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving 845 people in Warrick County, Indiana. It discharges 378.54 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
LYNNVILLE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Warrick County, Indiana, United States. The facility serves a small population of 845 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For small communities, advanced treatment often includes nutrient removal to meet state-specific water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The region supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
LYNNVILLE WWTP is located at 11426 Spurgeon Road, Warrick County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves a population of 845 people in the Lynnville area of Warrick County.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which typically includes biological nutrient removal to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus before discharge.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
The plant has a designed capacity of 378.54 cubic meters per day and discharges a similar volume of treated effluent.
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